After years of speculation from the greater global synth community along with prayers to their respective sub-denominational patron saints, Arturia have lifted the veil off their flagship polyphonic behemoth: PolyBrute. Some aspects are just as you may expect from such an addition to Arturia’s synth lineup, but it also packs
Arturia is back with a new controller keyboard, adding the Keystep 37 to their line-up of ‘step’ hardware controllers. The Keystep 37 adds a further 5 keys making it a 37 note mini-key controller (3 octaves) which includes velocity, aftertouch and LED’s above each key for fast visual feedback. At the centre of the control panel, there are 4 new
Arturia has just updated the firmware to its KeyStep Pro, their all-in-one sequencing solution. Version 1.3 welcomes new features and enhancements that will definitely boost your workflow and productivity. What’s New in Keystep Pro Firmware 1.3 Once the Keystep Pro firmware version 1.3 is downloaded
Arturia have once again added to their ever-expanding software library of ‘effects you’ll actually use’ with a trio of tasty new modulation plugins. The ‘3 Modulation FX you’ll actually use’ bundle pays tribute to three classic hardware effect processors covering chorus, phaser and flange varieties, all delivered
Arturia has added to its hybrid Freak formula with the release of the MicroFreak Vocoder “Limited Edition”. It borrows its foundation from the ever-popular MicroFreak synth and loaded it up with a 16-band Vocoder, a detachable gooseneck mic along with a stylish new makeover. According
Arturia have announced a limited edition hardware/software bundle dubbed as ‘Power Trio’ which includes their flagship Keylab 88 MKII keyboard controller and an accompanying set of wooden legs, as well as their V-Collection 6 software bundle. This is a comprehensive, premium quality package ideal for
To celebrate their 20th-anniversary French synth lords at Arturia have announced that they’ve bundled pretty much everything from their software back catalogue, whacked it on a 250GB hard drive and are releasing it as the Sound Explorers Collection. This is a limited-edition instore only release that
Arturia’s virtual arsenal of classic synthesisers continues to grow with the addition of the OB-Xa V, an emulation of the classic polyphonic monster from Oberheim introduced in 1981. Considered by some to be the definitive polyphonic synth of the 80s thanks largely to its iconic inclusion on a particular Van
Showcased earlier this year at the NAMM show in California, Arturia’s new KeyStep Pro had little problem stirring up buzz within the electronic music community. The Keystep Pro has evolved from its smaller sibling the KeyStep and follows a popular lineage of hardware controllers, and those in the know will notice some similarities to the mighty BeatStep Pro. The KeyStep Pro takes things to a new level with a 4
While we’re self-imposed Coronavirus lockdown, I thought it’d be a good opportunity to really get to know some of my gear better, starting with the Arturia MiniBrute 2S. Already a fantastic analogue synthesiser and sequencer (see my review here), I had a suspicion that the